Rate of RT-PCR fixed as Rs 400 at private labs in J&K

SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday fixed the price of RT-PCR tests, considered the gold standard in Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) detection, at Rs 400 for all private laboratories.

A Circular issued in this regard mentions, “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (3 of 1897) and in partial modification of Notification S.O 337; dated: 29th October, 2020, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir hereby directs that no private laboratory shall charge any amount more than Rs. 400/- (Rupees Four Hundred Only) for RT-PCR Test for COVID-19 inclusive of GST/Taxes if any, cost involved in pickup, packing and transportation of samples, documentation and reporting in the Jammu and Kashmir.”